After nearly a three-year process, signcryption has been formally recognized as an international standard by the International Organization of Standardization (ISO). University of North Carolina Charlotte Professor Yuliang Zheng, who works in of

In theory, older people and people with higher levels of education should be more financially stable and have an easier time affording their homes. New research from the University of Iowa suggests that's not the case.Jerry Anthony, associate in

Complications following breast reduction surgery—particularly infections—are more common in women older than 50, reports a study in the December issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American of

A new study presented in November at the American College of Rheumatology's annual scientific meeting in Chicago offers reassurances for women with stable lupus who are considering pregnancy.Systemic lupus erythematosus, also called SLE or is a

Costing $172 billion a year for health care and research funding, Alzheimer's disease affects one in three families and has a widespread impact on our economy and aging population. Most notably, it plagues women twice as much as men. At a held a

When seeking a physician, you should look for one with experience, right? Maybe not. Research on physicians' decision-making processes has revealed that those who pay attention to failures as well as successes become more adept at selecting the all

ditional evidence that secondhand smoke kills and smoke-free workplace laws save lives. The study was presented last month to the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions, in Orlando, Fla.Its research shows that the incidence of heart in

Nearly all construction workers will experience one or more work-related injuries or illnesses over a lifetime plus a greater risk of premature death, according to new data released last month at the American Public Health Association's 139th in of

With the traditional vacation season over and cooler weather looming, many people are back into regular work routines. And for those with sedentary jobs, being back in the office many times means less physical activity and more sitting throughout a

Women who leave engineering jobs after obtaining the necessary degree are more likely to leave the field because of an uncomfortable work climate than because of family reasons, according to findings from a study being undertaken at the University